Trauma Center Research Paper Objectives

Trauma Center Research Paper Objectives

Trauma Center Research Paper Objectives

1. Describe Triage Protocol: how are patient’s triaged; what are the numbers or colors used for triage during disaster

2. Identify 5 safety guidelines/practices specific to the Trauma Center. Step beyond standard precautions! What measures/guidelines are observed to protect staff, nurses, doctors, other patients? REFERENCE A TRAUMA CENTER SAFETY POLICY IN YOUR PAPER.

3. Define what “The Critical Hour” means for Trauma Victims. Describe 60 minutes of patient care for a selected patient in the Trauma area in which you are assigned. Choose a patient, (critical, if available) and document 60 minutes of care for that patient. Include Chief Complaint, history of present illness, nursing interventions provided upon patient arrival to ER room (example: O2, EKG, bp, etc) IV’s (site, type (ie 20 g), Medications including fluids (crystalloids & colloids) administered, Oxygen, diagnostics completed (example: labor, testing), differential medical diagnosis considered upon patient arrival, final medical diagnosis, disposition of patient (example: admit, discharged, etc). Provide a care plan inclusive of 1 nursing diagnosis, 2 interventions, 1 outcome and evaluation of your interventions and outcome

4. During your clinical experience, describe an example of autonomy of the Trauma Nurse. Provide details of any ethical and legal dilemmas the Trauma Nurse was confronted with during your clinical experience. Include what the outcome was and if you concur with how it was handled by the nurse. If you did not identify an ethical and legal dilemma that occurred; identify an ethical and legal dilemma that could have occurred in the given situation and how it could be resolved

5. Reflect on your Trauma unit experience. Describe and/or identify an issue new to you and what was gained from your experience in the Trauma Center. This is time for personal reflection of how you felt, what you experienced, etc. Examples could be: what was learned; what would you do different/same as a nurse in this role; what ethical issues did you see; what type of doctor/nurse interactions were observed; was anything observed questionable from an ethics, harassment, bullying, etc, standpoint. This goes well beyond the “I liked what I did. It was fast paced and I learned a lot” response!

6. APA format, typed, double spaced, title page, sentence structure and spelling and grammar accurate. References are required, including at least 2 peer reviewed nursing journal articles. USE YOUR APA REFERENCE BOOK!!!!! Review the Professional Writing Policy in your student handbook

7. Journal Articles used as a reference are provided, and/or links are valid and journal article easily accessed.

8. LENGTH: Minimum 8 pages not including cover and reference pages

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Grading Criteria – Trauma Center Experience Be sure to read the paper objectives prior to the experience and paper write up!!

Please attach a copy of the grading criteria with your paper. THANK YOU!!!

Content

Possible

Points

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Points

Received

Triage Protocol (how are patient’s triaged; what are the colors used for triage during disaster)

10

5 safety guidelines/practices

10

The Critical Hour Discussion of Focus Client

1 nursing diagnosis, interventions, outcomes and evaluation

45

Discussion of autonomy and ethical and legal dilemmas

12

Reflection on the Overall Experience (examples: what was learned; what would you do different/same as a nurse in this role; what ethical issues did you see; what type of doctor/nurse interactions were observed; was anything observed questionable from an ethics, harassment, bullying, etc, standpoint; etc)

10

APA Format with reference page. Mechanics (Grammar, Sentence Construction, spelling, etc.)

Minimum 8 pages not including cover and reference pages

8

References provided and integrated including minimum 2 peer reviewed nursing journal articles to support paper (2 pts each). Journal Articles provided &/or links are valid and access journal article (1 pt).

5

Total

100

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